Brian Rock 
A couple weeks ago, I started a training block aimed at improving my 5k time. For the first two weeks, my focus was on developing top end speed through repetition workouts – short intervals with long periods of rest. Now that I’m in the third week, it’s time to start transitioning to longer intervals and … Read more
If you’re comparing different Garmin watches and trying to choose the one that fits your needs, chances are you’ve heard about Garmin Body Battery Energy Monitor. It’s a new feature that’s been implemented on some of its newer model watches – like the the Garmin Vivoactive 4 and the Garmin Forerunner 255. It’s designed to … Read more
Note: The Garmin Forerunner 235 has been off the market for some time. While you might find a cheap used one around, you probably won’t be choosing between the 235 and 245 as an entry level watch. Garmin recently released a new entry level model – the Garmin Forerunner 55. So if you’re looking for … Read more
If you’re shopping for a fitness tracker, you might be wondering about the differences with the Garmin Vivoactive 4 vs 4s. Garmin offers several lines in their smartwatch collection, and the Vivoactive line is designed for general fitness tracking. The Garmin Vivoactive 4 and the Garmin Vivoactive 4s are the latest models in this line, … Read more
If you’re in the market for a fitness tracker and smartwatch, you might be wondering about the differences in the Garmin Vivoactive 3 vs 4. Which one is best for you? Garmin has several lines of smartwatches, and the Vivoactive line is geared towards general activity and fitness tracking. The Vivoactive 4 was released in … Read more
If you’re like me, you need to understand why you do things and how they work. And if that’s the case, you need to read The Science of Running by Steve Magness. He makes clear up front that this isn’t a book for beginners. His target audience is clearly competitive athletes and coaches who are … Read more
Last week, I ventured down to the Orange Reservoir Loop for my first speed workout. Today, I ran the same workout again. I did the same 5x320m intervals with 320m easy recovery jogs. By keeping everything the same, I’m able to compare the two workouts and see if I’m making progress. Happily, I am. Comparing … Read more
South Mountain Reservation is home to a complex network of trails, including the Orange Reservoir Loop. The Orange Reservoir Loop is a paved trail that loops around the Orange Reservoir in the northern part of South Mountain Reservation. It’s approximately 1.6 miles long, and it has distance markers every 1/10 of a mile. The loop … Read more
The South Mountain Reservation is home to a complex network of trails, including the Oakdale Trail and the Lenape Trail. The Oakdale Trail connects two points on the Lenape Trail, forming a 2.5 mile loop that is a moderately difficult trail to run. The loop is fairly hilly, and it includes substantial elevation gain over … Read more
If you’re considering running as a way to slim down, you might be wondering – how many miles should I run a day to lose weight? Well, I’ve got a short answer, and I’ve got a long answer. The short answer is that if you’re looking to effectively lose weight, you should aim to run … Read more